Life Span
Annual or Biennial
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Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
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Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tilaka
In German
Yambohne
Tilapia
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Tilapia
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
tilapia
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
tilaka
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
tilaka
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
tilakiem
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
tilaka
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Tilaka. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jicama and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Tilaka
Season and care of Jicama and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Tilaka Physical Information
Jicama and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Tilaka are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Tilaka
Care of Jicama and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.